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Hotel Overview

950 Olive Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93405

Downtown Slo Inn - San Luis Obispo, budget-friendly hotel near Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa

Located in downtown San Luis Obispo, this hotel offers clean, comfortable accommodations with affordable rates. Guests have access to free high-speed internet in rooms and public areas, a 24-hour front desk, and express check-in/check-out. Nearby attractions include Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa (five blocks away), California Polytechnic State University (3 km), and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (15 km). Dining options within a mile include Bon Temps Creole Cafe, Round Table Pizza, and McLintocks Saloon and Dining House. The hotel provides laundry facilities and a free continental breakfast.

Additional perks of the hotel

Free local calls and wake-up service

On-site guest laundry facility

Activities nearby include hiking and biking trails

Close to Avila Hot Springs and Avila Beach Golf Resort

Restaurants, shops, and a farmers' market within five blocks

Guest rooms

The hotel offers 32 air-conditioned rooms with premium bedding, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Each room includes a microwave, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, desk with lamp, and clock radio. Private bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms offer mountain views.

Other conveniences

Cable TV with HBO and ESPN

Tea and coffee-making facilities

Carpeted or parquet flooring

Free continental breakfast

24-hour check-out service

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Our listed hotels offer a variety of room types—double rooms, family suites, or deluxe options—all with features like breakfast, flexible cancellation policies, and exclusive deals.

Standard Queen Room Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

185 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Mountain view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds Non-Smoking

Max:

4 persons

220 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Mountain view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Two-Bedroom Suite

Max:

5 persons

455 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Mountain view

Shower

Coffee machine

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

San Luis Obispo2300 ft

Airports

San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP) 6.3 mi

Santa Maria Public (SMX) 36.7 mi

Train

San Luis Obispo Amtrak5000 ft

Train400 ft

Bus

Bus stop1700 ft

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Hiking

Guest Parking

Dryer

Services

Housekeeping

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

950 Olive Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93405

Map view

950 Olive Street, San Luis Obispo, California, United States, 93405

City landmarks

Monument

Bubblegum Alley

1.6 mi

Church

Mission San Luis Obispo

1.6 mi

Landmark

The Gallery at the Network

2500 ft

Gallery

Steynberg Gallery

3500 ft

Landmark

Foothill Plaza Shopping Center

3200 ft

Landmark

Santa Rosa Park

1.2 mi

Museum

Central Coast Veterans Memorial Museum

4000 ft

Square

Mission Plaza

1.6 mi

Museum

San Luis Obispo Children's Museum

1.5 mi

Mall

Downtown

2300 ft

Landmark

Fremont Theater

1.6 mi

Landmark

San Luis Obispo Skate Park

1.2 mi

University

California Polytechnic University

1.4 mi

Mall

Downtown Centre Cinemas

2700 ft

Church

First Presbyterian Church

2800 ft

Landmark

Cal Poly Recreation Center

1.1 mi

Amusement Park

Throop Park

1.5 mi

Museum

History Center and Museum of San Luis Obispo County

1.6 mi

Landmark

Palm Theatre

1.6 mi

Landmark

Karson Butler Events at the Ah Louis Store

1.6 mi

Landmark

Museum of Art

1.6 mi

Landmark

Dallidet Adobe and Gardens

1.6 mi

Landmark

Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa Museum & Gift Shop

1.6 mi

Museum

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art

1.6 mi

Amusement Park

Mitchell Park

1.6 mi

Landmark

Mosque of Nasreen

1.2 mi

Museum

San Luis Obispo Railroad Museum

2.3 mi

Landmark

John Ramos Gallery

2.2 mi

Park

Cheng Park

1.6 mi

Nearby

Santa Rosa Park Score Shed

1900 ft

Restaurants

Cowgirl Cafe

500 ft

1055 Olive St

Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop

700 ft

1075 Olive St Hwy 101 and PCH Hwy 1 Santa Rosa

Taco Bell

700 ft

397 Santa Rosa St

Jack in the Box

800 ft

390 Santa Rosa St

Breakfast Buzz

1100 ft

295 Santa Rosa St

cinco de mayo

5000 ft

960 Montalban St

Taco DE Mexico

2500 ft

374 Santa Rosa St

Ascendo Coffee

1.5 mi

974 Monterey St

Louisa's Place Restaurant

1.5 mi

964 Higuera St

San Luis Taqueria

1.4 mi

1032 Chorro St

Tonita's Mexican Food

1.2 mi

596 California Blvd

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

Richard

United States, April 2024

9.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mixed experience. On the positive side, the location was perfect, within walking distance to downtown SLO and close to everything in the area. However, the rooms wreaked of cigarette smoke, which got into all of my clothes and belongings, and the service was far from friendly and professional.

Rooms

5.0

The room we stayed in was large, but unfortunately, it wreaked of cigarette smoke and the carpet and walls were dirty.

Service

5.0

I was disappointed by the rude service we received when we asked for assistance with the TV. The staff's attitude was not very nice and they didn't handle the situation professionally.

Location

9.0

The hotel's location was perfect for exploring the area as it was within walking distance to downtown SLO and close to everything in the city.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was poor as there was no coffee left, no milk for cereal, and even the waffles were inedible due to sour milk. The breakfast was a big disappointment.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel facilities were lacking in terms of the cleanliness and amenities provided.

William

United States, January 2024

6.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a bit of a letdown. The last-minute booking left me feeling like I was ripped off, with minimal, poorly maintained rooms and a lack of courtesy. On the bright side, the location is convenient for exploring downtown San Luis Obispo and nearby amenities.

Rooms

5.0

The room was really bad, overpriced for the condition. The fixtures were old and rusty, and the overall appearance was disappointing.

Service

5.0

The service was terrible. The staff was rude, unhelpful, and the room had a foul odor and cleanliness issues.

Location

6.0

The location was good for accessing downtown SLO and local restaurants, but the hotel lacked cleanliness during breakfast times.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast was disappointing with limited options and cleanliness concerns in the lobby dining area.

Facilities

5.0

Clara

United States, May 2023

6.6/10

My stay at the hotel was overall pleasant. The rooms were simple but clean and free of any unpleasant surprises. However, there was an issue with the AC not cooling enough which made it a bit uncomfortable. The staff seemed a bit unwilling to help with certain requests, and their friendliness was lacking, approaching rudeness at times. The location was convenient and close to amenities, but being next to a freeway offramp was a bit noisy. The breakfast options were limited and not suitable for those with specific dietary needs like gluten allergies.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were of basic quality with no issues, but the AC took a while to cool down.

Service

5.0

The staff were not the friendliest and seemed a bit rude at times. They were not very accommodating with certain requests.

Location

7.0

The location was convenient for my needs, but being next to a freeway offramp was a bit noisy.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast was very simple with limited options, not suitable for those with gluten allergies.